microsoft/Terminal

no { with German Keyboard via RDP (Remote Desktop APPx App only)

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#4,048 opened on Dec 23, 2019

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Description

Version: 0.7.3451.0 local machine: Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.18363.535] RDP (PAW): Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.18363.535] WinPS 5.1 and PSCore 7 rc1

I am using the Remote Desktop and Remote Desktop Preview APPx apps to connect to my virtual PAW where I run Windows Terminal Preview (version above and previous). Only in this configuration with a german keyboard, i get "^_" when I want to enter "{". "}" works, it works with an english keyboard, it works with classic RDP client and of course on local machine.

I wonder if this should be an issue for the Remote Desktop App, but since the issue ONLY happens together with Windows Terminal Preview, I'd rather have it here.

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Research direction
Investigate the key mapping handling in Windows Terminal for German keyboard layout when connected via Remote Desktop App. Check the code for handling of modifier keys and scan codes.
Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
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2
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1-3 hours
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Clear
Prerequisites
WindowsRDP
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60